The Portland Area Robotics Society, PARTS, invites you to participate
in our Spring 2006 BotFest competition Saturday, May 20, in Portland,
Oregon.

BotFest is an informal, relaxed and fun version of our annual big
PDXBOT event.  Henceforth, we will have several BotFests a year in
even numbered years, and the big PDXBOT each odd numbered year.

The May 20 BotFest will have these events:

Sumo (micro, mini, Japan 5' ring, lego)
Walker
Line Following (beginner, advanced, lego)
Line Maze (open, lego)
Robomagellan (beginner, advanced)

The venue is quite pleasant in a gym and adjoining field, near
Washington Square in west Portland.  And, I think we can promise nice
spring weather.

Entry fee is $8 for a competitor.  No registration is needed; just
show up and have fun!  Map, rules, and other details are on the PARTS
website at http://www.portlandrobotics.org/ (click on Events).

I hope we see you there!

--- Roger Ray
      President, PARTS
      roger@...

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (May 13th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Let's all bring some robots and/or projects we are
working on to prove we're the robogeeks and not just
pizza pals.

PROJECT PARTS:  Anyone still needing a programmed
Atmel Tiny12, RS232, or RS485 chip should email me
before the meeting and I can bring them.  A complete
set is $5.00.

PROJECT TOPICS:  We will continue discussing our club
project at this meeting. Bring your questions and
ideas.  As always, bring along anything you are
working on for show-n-tell!  You are working on
something right?

...Tiger

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Hi all!

RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
aroudn teh world.  Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog bots -
all sorts.

We of course need volunteers!

Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up.  Mostly grunt work, but also builder check-in.
Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event.  Lots of cool stuff going on, and
plenty of posititons.
Mon 19 Jun is tear down.  Oh, the ugliness...

This is a great event with 600 people from around the world.  As a
volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!  Too
many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
soccer referee...

We could also use some donated laptops.  the RSA is a 501c3, and we
can give you a tax-deductable reciept.  ANY laptop, any processor, any
OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.

Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a laptop.

Thanks guys!



-David E. Calkins
Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
http://www.robolympics.net
-----------------------------------------------
Silicon shall replace Carbon.
The revolution will be automated.

Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave




--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world.  Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up.  Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event.  Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down.  Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world.  As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops.  the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept.  ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>

Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave

--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world. Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up. Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event. Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down. Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world. As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops. the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept. ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>

_____________________

Terry Kremin, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF

*******************
"If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin."      -- Charles Darwin

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (June 10th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Note: Due to a little "glitch" in the meeting room
schedule, this months meeting will take place in the
open part of Pizza Hut.  We'll have to find a quiet
corner and hope the place is not too busy. :)

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition this month.
We'll do line following and sumo.  I'm not sure how
that's going to work out without our regular room, but
I'm sure we'll find a way.  BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...   Tiger

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

or, of course, just click on the provided hyperlink at the bottom of the page -

 

http://www.robolympics.net

 

_____________________

Terry Kremin, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF

*******************
"If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin."      -- Charles Darwin

 

---

From: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sfrsa@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Mahoney
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:41 PM
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rsa] Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames

You could, uh, Google 'fort mason'....
KM

daveleb55 <daveleb55@...> wrote:

Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave

--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world. Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up. Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event. Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down. Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world. As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops. the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept. ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>

Note: forwarded message attached.


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (July 8th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition again this
month. We'll do line following and sumo.  I'm not sure
how that's going to work out without our regular room,
but I'm sure we'll find a way.  BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...   Tiger


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (July 8th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition again this
month. We'll be doing line following and sumo.

BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...   John


NOTE:  This is a second meeting notice since something
seems to have gone wrong with the formatting of the
first one I sent.  Sorry for the dup!


_____________________________

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Roboteers - Unless something goes wrong, we'll be
having a pretty neat demonstration of ultrasonic
ranging at Saturdays meeting.  We'll be explaining
basic ultrasonic concepts and I'll be bringing along
the necessary test equipment to "show you" just what
the ultrasonic signals look like.  You'll learn what's
really important when you transmit the signal and just
what those echos will look like when they bounce back
to your robot to get decoded.  I think everyone should
find this really interesting!

Saturday 6:00 Sharp!   Pizza Hut in Grants Pass.

See you there...  John


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

I imagine or hope most of the SF caco list has heard about this upcoming show

If not,  this is your one announcement

What is SRL?

SRL is short for for Survival Research Laboratories  http://wwww.srl.org

Check out the website for explanation and Vic Vales  RE/Search book

This is  a do not miss event  ( but I'm biased having been part of
SRL shows  since the early 90's)

Why go?
It has been 6 years since SRL had a full Nor Cal  public show ( the
one  under the freeway during the dotcom era  did not really count as
a full show due to certain civil limitations of the authorities)

If you have never seen a full SRL show don't blow it, just go

The permits have been approved

The show is local

Full SRL shows are far too rare locally due to certain "safety"
concerns by certain authorities

The show is inspired by Dante's inferno

It's preliminary name is " 6 Flags Over Hell"

We have a full week for setup which should allow opportunity to build
a nice full set for the machines to destroy

Tickets are now on sale see www.srl.org for link

Tickets are already half sold out
It is $25 a pop
Tickets might not be sold at the door so get them now

San Jose is not an excuse to miss this.  You could wait a very  very
long time if ever before you will ever see a full SRL show in SF
again.

Some SRL vets think this will be the best show in over a decade (
better then Austin)

Don't forget your hearing protection, ear plugs. ear muffs,  and
breathing protection and,  just in case, wear non-flammable ( cotton
) or melt resistant clothing. But be sure to wear something special (
it is Hell and the Armageddon we are celebrating after all)  and
bring a camera.

If you don't know Survival Research Laboratories  check the website
www.srl.org  for machine and previous show descriptions

SRL is kinda hard to describe,  but with 20 plus years of practice it
does not come by the Most Dangerous Show on Earth title lightly.

The crew list is totally full so there are no volunteer  options

However,  if you do want to help out the ISEA conference ( the host )
we have been told one can get in to lots of ISEA stuff ( including
the SRL show ) for 20 hours  of labor

See this web page for info on this option:

> http://01sj.org/content/blogcategory/156/169/

I'll be running the Pitching Machine with a pal.   So say hi to me
post show, its always great to have friends at a show.


kevin

--
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Light is the best disinfectant

Transparency is not just good, it is an essential element of a
functioning democracy

kevin mathieu
kevin@...
415.640.3569

----- End forwarded message -----

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (Aug 12th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition again this
month. We'll do line following and sumo.  BRING YOUR
BOTS!!!

Jon Peterman will be showing the "first steps" from
his new six servo walker.  Jon's make a lot of
progress on this since the last meeting and it's very
cool!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...  John


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (Sep 9th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember to bring your bots bots for a little friendly
competition again this month. We'll probably do line
following and sumo.  BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

Hopefully Jon Peterman will dazzle us again with more
progress on his little six servo walker.  I am just
finishing assembly of a new LynxMotion BRAT humanoid
(walker).  I should have it moving under it's own
power for the meeting.  You won't want to miss this if
you've seen the BRAT videos at:
http://www.lynxmotion.com/ViewPage.aspx?ContentCode=videos&CategoryID=17
This thing is very cool.  You better come and check it
out!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...  John


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Hello everyone!

I'm relatively new to the field of Hobby robotics, but I'm enjoying it
a great deal. I'm working on a prototype for one of my projects and
have been studying as much as I can about hardware, parts, electronics
and programing.

I've desiged a circuit board from my prototype and I think it's not
too shabby, but I want someone's experienced opinion so I know for
sure if it will work safely.

Would anyone be willing to look at it for me and give me any pointers?

Thank you!

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (October 14th) at Pizza
Hut in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St,
Grants Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember to bring your bots bots for a little friendly
competition. We'll probably do line following and
sumo.  BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

For those of you who missed it last month, I'll bring
along my new LynxMotion BRAT humanoid walker).  I'm
not bringing the projector for a full blown demo
again, but I'll bring the bot and my laptop with some
videos.  You can also see some BRAT videos at:
http://www.lynxmotion.com/ViewPage.aspx?ContentCode=videos&CategoryID=17
This thing is very cool!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

Hope to see you there...  John


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (November 11th) at Pizza
Hut in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St,
Grants Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Two sets of Mattracks were given away at the last
meeting.  One set went to Zane Moore who has figured
out a way to install them on his BoeBot.  Zane will be
doing a demo for us at this meeting and telling us how
he managed to overcome a lot of difficult challenges
to get these working.

Turnout has been pretty low lately.  I hope more of
you can come this month.  I know we all have a lot of
irons in the fire, but this is YOUR club and we need
YOUR support to keep it viable and interesting.

This month I'd like to have a discussion about where
the club is headed.  I hope everyone will be there and
share their ideas.  We seem to be loosing some of our
"SPARK" and maybe we need to change our direction to
get back on track.

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You "are" working on something
right?

BRING YOUR BOTS!!!   ...John


_______________________________




________________________________________________________________________________\
__________
Sponsored Link

Talk more and pay less. Vonage can save you up to $300 a year on your phone
bill.
Sign up now. http://www.vonage.com/startsavingnow/

Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (November 11th) at Pizza
Hut in Grants Pass. The address is 1465 Ne 6th St,
Grants Pass. The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Two sets of Mattracks were given away at the last
meeting. One set went to Zane Moore who has figured
out a way to install them on his BoeBot. Zane will be
doing a demo for us at this meeting and telling us how
he managed to overcome a lot of difficult challenges
to get these working.

Turnout has been pretty low lately. I hope more of
you can come this month. I know we all have a lot of
irons in the fire, but this is YOUR club and we need
YOUR support to keep it viable and interesting.

This month I'd like to have a discussion about where
the club is headed. I hope everyone will be there and
share their ideas. We seem to be loosing some of our
"SPARK" and maybe we need to change our direction to
get back on track.

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell! You "are" working on something
right?

BRING YOUR BOTS!!! ...John

_______________________________

__________________________________________________________
Sponsored Link

Talk more and pay less. Vonage can save you up to $300 a year on your phone bill.
Sign up now. http://www.vonage.com/startsavingnow/

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
the same size, performance and available gearbox..

I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.

If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.

http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html

Thanks,
DK

_________________________________________________________________
Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
http://ideas.live.com

I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight.  They're
certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
robot around.


Quoting D K <dktkd@...>:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
> know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
> the same size, performance and available gearbox..
>
> I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.
>
> If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
>
> http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
> http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
>
> Thanks,
> DK
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
> http://ideas.live.com
>
>
>
> SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
> SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
>
> http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Thanks for the tip David.
Are there any brushless motors that that are comprabable to
the Dewalt?
I've seen big brushless motors that can do the job,
but nothing that is as small as the dewalts.

DK

----Original Message Follows----
From: David Calkins <dcalkins@...>
Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, D K <dktkd@...>
Subject: Re: [rsa] Dewalt Motors
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:51:38 -0800

I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight.  They're
certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
robot around.


Quoting D K <dktkd@...>:

  > Hello Everyone,
  >
  > I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
  > know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
  > the same size, performance and available gearbox..
  >
  > I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.
  >
  > If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
  >
  > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
  > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
  >
  > Thanks,
  > DK
  >
  > _________________________________________________________________
  > Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
  > http://ideas.live.com
  >
  >
  >
  > SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
  > SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
  >
  > http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
  > Yahoo! Groups Links
  >
  >
  >
  >

_________________________________________________________________
Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from
Microsoft Office Live
http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/

The harbor freights are almost the exact size of teh dewalts.

Just not the torque

Quoting D K <dktkd@...>:

> Thanks for the tip David.
> Are there any brushless motors that that are comprabable to
> the Dewalt?
> I've seen big brushless motors that can do the job,
> but nothing that is as small as the dewalts.
>
> DK
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: David Calkins <dcalkins@...>
> Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
> To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, D K <dktkd@...>
> Subject: Re: [rsa] Dewalt Motors
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:51:38 -0800
>
> I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight.  They're
> certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
> robot around.
>
>
> Quoting D K <dktkd@...>:
>
>  > Hello Everyone,
>  >
>  > I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
>  > know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
>  > the same size, performance and available gearbox..
>  >
>  > I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.
>  >
>  > If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
>  >
>  > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
>  > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
>  >
>  > Thanks,
>  > DK
>  >
>  > _________________________________________________________________
>  > Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
>  > http://ideas.live.com
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
>  > SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
>  >
>  > http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
>  > Yahoo! Groups Links
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from
> Microsoft Office Live
> http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/
>
>

I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight. They're
certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
robot around.

Quoting D K <dktkd@hotmail.com>:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
> know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
> the same size, performance and available gearbox..
>
> I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.
>
> If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
>
> http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
> http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
>
> Thanks,
> DK
>
> __________________________________________________________
> Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
> http://ideas.live.com
>
>
>
> SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
> SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
>
> http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Thanks guys.
I like harbor freight as well.

But I'm pretty sure that their drill
motors are brushed.

I'm looking for a "brushless" equivalent to
the brushed Dewalt/Harbor Freight motors.

Cheers.
Dennis

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Andy del Hierro" <andy.delhierro@...>
Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rsa] Dewalt Motors
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 08:09:16 -0800

I buy most of all my tools for work from Harbor Freight.  That have a great
warranty and good selection.  Yah there cheap but there cheap ;).

Andy

On 12/2/06, Camp Peavy <cpeavy2@...> wrote:
>
>   FYI: Harbor Freight has a retail outlet in Newark:
>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf?f=detail&Retail_Store_I\
D=38
>
>
>Camp
>
>*David Calkins <dcalkins@...>* wrote:
>
>  I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight. They're
>certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
>robot around.
>
>Quoting D K <dktkd@... <dktkd%40hotmail.com>>:
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
> > know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
> > the same size, performance and available gearbox..
> >
> > I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.
> >
> > If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
> >
> > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
> > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
> >
> > Thanks,
> > DK
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
> > http://ideas.live.com
> >
> >
> >
> > SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
> > SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
> >
> > http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>



--
Andy del Hierro
Gamekiller
To mod or not to mod?

To be one ask one?
                /}
@#####{G]::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::>
                \}

_________________________________________________________________
MSN Shopping has everything on your holiday list. Get expert picks by style,
age, and price. Try it!
http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8000,ptnrid=176,ptnrdata=200601&tcode=\
wlmtagline

----- Original Message -----

From: D K

To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 12:17 PM

Subject: [rsa] Brushless alternative to Brushed Dewalt/HF Motors

Thanks guys.
I like harbor freight as well.

But I'm pretty sure that their drill
motors are brushed.

I'm looking for a "brushless" equivalent to
the brushed Dewalt/Harbor Freight motors.

Cheers.
Dennis

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Andy del Hierro" <andy.delhierro@gmail.com>
Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rsa] Dewalt Motors
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 08:09:16 -0800

I buy most of all my tools for work from Harbor Freight. That have a great
warranty and good selection. Yah there cheap but there cheap ;).

Andy

On 12/2/06, Camp Peavy <cpeavy2@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> FYI: Harbor Freight has a retail outlet in Newark:
>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf?f=detail&Retail_Store_ID=38
>
>
>Camp
>
>*David Calkins <dcalkins@robotics-society.org>* wrote:
>
> I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight. They're
>certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
>robot around.
>
>Quoting D K <dktkd@hotmail.com <dktkd%40hotmail.com>>:
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
> > know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
> > the same size, performance and available gearbox..
> >
> > I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used before.
> >
> > If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
> >
> > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
> > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
> >
> > Thanks,
> > DK
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
> > http://ideas.live.com
> >
> >
> >
> > SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
> > SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
> >
> > http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

--
Andy del Hierro
Gamekiller
To mod or not to mod?

To be one ask one?
/}
@#####{G]::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::>
\}

__________________________________________________________
MSN Shopping has everything on your holiday list. Get expert picks by style,
age, and price. Try it!
http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8000,ptnrid=176,ptnrdata=200601&tcode=wlmtagline

Hey Pete,

I currently have dewalts and I want to swap them out.
The advantages that the brushless has over brushed
are just what I want

Most brushless that I have seen,
are twice the size and weight of the dewalt
just to get the same performance.

I was curious to see if there is a brushless equivalent that
matched the dewalts.

Thanks,
Dennis


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Pete Miles" <robots@...>
Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
To: <sfrsa@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [rsa] Brushless alternative to Brushed Dewalt/HF Motors
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 17:28:25 -0800

I am curious, why is it so important to have a brushless motor?

The only ones that I am aware of that has some serious power (for the
hobbiest) are the Astro 040 Brushless Motor www.astroflight.com

Pete


    ----- Original Message -----
    From: D K
    To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
    Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 12:17 PM
    Subject: [rsa] Brushless alternative to Brushed Dewalt/HF Motors


    Thanks guys.
    I like harbor freight as well.

    But I'm pretty sure that their drill
    motors are brushed.

    I'm looking for a "brushless" equivalent to
    the brushed Dewalt/Harbor Freight motors.

    Cheers.
    Dennis

    ----Original Message Follows----
    From: "Andy del Hierro" <andy.delhierro@...>
    Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
    To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: Re: [rsa] Dewalt Motors
    Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 08:09:16 -0800

    I buy most of all my tools for work from Harbor Freight. That have a
great
    warranty and good selection. Yah there cheap but there cheap ;).

    Andy

    On 12/2/06, Camp Peavy <cpeavy2@...> wrote:
    >
    > FYI: Harbor Freight has a retail outlet in Newark:

 
>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf?f=detail&Retail_Store_I\
D=38
    >
    >
    >Camp
    >
    >*David Calkins <dcalkins@...>* wrote:
    >
    > I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight. They're
    >certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
    >robot around.
    >
    >Quoting D K <dktkd@... <dktkd%40hotmail.com>>:
    >
    > > Hello Everyone,
    > >
    > > I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
    > > know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
    > > the same size, performance and available gearbox..
    > >
    > > I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used
before.
    > >
    > > If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
    > >
    > > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
    > > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
    > >
    > > Thanks,
    > > DK
    > >
    > > __________________________________________________________
    > > Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
    > > http://ideas.live.com
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
    > > SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
    > >
    > > http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
    > > Yahoo! Groups Links
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    >
    >
    >
    >

    --
    Andy del Hierro
    Gamekiller
    To mod or not to mod?

    To be one ask one?
    /}
    @#####{G]::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::>
    \}

    __________________________________________________________
    MSN Shopping has everything on your holiday list. Get expert picks by
style,
    age, and price. Try it!

http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8000,ptnrid=176,ptnrdata=200601&tcode=\
wlmtagline

_________________________________________________________________
Get free, personalized commercial-free online radio with MSN Radio powered
by Pandora http://radio.msn.com/?icid=T002MSN03A07001

----- Original Message -----

From: D K

To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:18 PM

Subject: Re: [rsa] Brushless alternative to Brushed Dewalt/HF Motors

Hey Pete,

I currently have dewalts and I want to swap them out.
The advantages that the brushless has over brushed
are just what I want

Most brushless that I have seen,
are twice the size and weight of the dewalt
just to get the same performance.

I was curious to see if there is a brushless equivalent that
matched the dewalts.

Thanks,
Dennis

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Pete Miles" <robots@walkingrobots.com>
Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
To: <sfrsa@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [rsa] Brushless alternative to Brushed Dewalt/HF Motors
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 17:28:25 -0800

I am curious, why is it so important to have a brushless motor?

The only ones that I am aware of that has some serious power (for the
hobbiest) are the Astro 040 Brushless Motor www.astroflight.com

Pete

----- Original Message -----
From: D K
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 12:17 PM
Subject: [rsa] Brushless alternative to Brushed Dewalt/HF Motors

Thanks guys.
I like harbor freight as well.

But I'm pretty sure that their drill
motors are brushed.

I'm looking for a "brushless" equivalent to
the brushed Dewalt/Harbor Freight motors.

Cheers.
Dennis

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Andy del Hierro" <andy.delhierro@gmail.com>
Reply-To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rsa] Dewalt Motors
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 08:09:16 -0800

I buy most of all my tools for work from Harbor Freight. That have a
great
warranty and good selection. Yah there cheap but there cheap ;).

Andy

On 12/2/06, Camp Peavy <cpeavy2@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> FYI: Harbor Freight has a retail outlet in Newark:

>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf?f=detail&Retail_Store_ID=38
>
>
>Camp
>
>*David Calkins <dcalkins@robotics-society.org>* wrote:
>
> I've used the dirt cheap $29 18V's from Harbor Freight. They're
>certainly not as good as the Dewalts, but they do well for pushing a
>robot around.
>
>Quoting D K <dktkd@hotmail.com <dktkd%40hotmail.com>>:
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone familiar with dewalt drill motors,
> > know if there is a comprabable brushless motor with
> > the same size, performance and available gearbox..
> >
> > I'm looking to replace the 18 V Dewalts/gearbox that I have used
before.
> >
> > If you are not familiar with the dewalts this website has some info.
> >
> > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_dewalt.html
> > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/marketplace_mechanical.html
> >
> > Thanks,
> > DK
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now.
> > http://ideas.live.com
> >
> >
> >
> > SF robot meetings are at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month at
> > SFSU's Science bldg - 1600 Holloway, room SCI 256.
> >
> > http://www.robotics-society.org/images/sfsu_map.gif
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

--
Andy del Hierro
Gamekiller
To mod or not to mod?

To be one ask one?
/}
@#####{G]::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::>
\}

__________________________________________________________
MSN Shopping has everything on your holiday list. Get expert picks by
style,
age, and price. Try it!

http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8000,ptnrid=176,ptnrdata=200601&tcode=wlmtagline

__________________________________________________________
Get free, personalized commercial-free online radio with MSN Radio powered
by Pandora http://radio.msn.com/?icid=T002MSN03A07001

---

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.7/569 - Release Date: 12/5/2006 3:00 AM